Clementine Fund is a private grantmaking foundation established in July 1999 and based in Tacoma, Washington. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.2M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$815K
-7.6% YoY
Grant Count
36
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+12.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clementine Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on grantmaking activity, Clementine Fund supports organizations in the following areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Arts & Culture
- Hunger Relief and Food Security
- Agriculture
- Community Development
- Basic Needs Support
- General Operating Support
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$75–$100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focuses on:
- New York
- Hawaii
- Washington
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2023-2024):
- Total Assets: $37.7–$38.2 million
- Total Revenue (2023): $329,656
- Total Expenses (2023): $1,749,576
- Total Liabilities (2023): $395,000
- Investments: Approximately $36 million
Historical Context: The organization has demonstrated consistent growth in assets and grantmaking capacity over the past decade, with expenses increasing by an average of 85.2% annually over a seven-year period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,225,384 | $37,679,370 | $34,701,657 |
| Revenue | $6,734,186 | $329,656 | $-52,630 |
| Expenses | $3,201,151 | $1,749,576 | $2,061,775 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,688,434 | $1,504,737 | $1,537,476 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,460,150 | $173,863 | $68,231 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,641,824 | $1,621,396 | $1,897,132 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New York University ($100,000), Post Hoc Management Llc ($57,000), American Friends Service Committee ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE PHILADELPHIA, PA | HUMANITARIAN AID | $50,000 |
| AOZORA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| ARTISTS AND MOTHERS INCORPORATED NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS | $7,500 |
| BHAKTI SOCIETY INC MISSION VIEJO, CA | SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |
| CRISIS CONNECTIONS SEATTLE, WA | MENTAL HEALTH | $10,000 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | HEALTHCARE ACCESS | $7,500 |
| FEED HAWAII DBA KOHALA FOOD HUB HAWI, HI | FOOD ACCESS | $25,000 |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION KANSAS CITY, MO | GREATER HORIZONS - NEAL CONAN PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM FUND | $50,000 |
| HAMAKUA YOUTH FOUNDATION HONOKAA, HI | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| HAWAII INVESTMENT READY KANEOHE, HI | COMMUNITY FOOD DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Staff:
- Jileen Russell – Board President
- June Martin – Board Treasurer
- Mariko Taniguchi-Russell – Board Secretary
- Chet Tchozewski – Board Director
- Richard F. Russell – Executive Director (24 hours/week, $126,000 compensation)
- Zac Russell – Senior Advisor & Board Vice President (16 hours/week, $84,000 compensation)
- Holly Powers – Associate Director (30 hours/week, $145,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 24 | $134,820 |
| ZAC RUSSEL | SENIOR ADVISOR & BOARD VP | 16 | $155,727 |
| CHET TCHOZEWSKI | BOARD DIRECTOR | 5 | $25,000 |
| JUNE MARTIN | BOARD TREASURER | 10 | — |
| JILEEN RUSSEL | BOARD PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MARIKO TANIGUCHI-RUSSELL | BOARD SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MAREN WENZEL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Clementine Fund fund?
The organization has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on grantmaking activity, Clementine Fund supports organizations in the following areas: • Education • Human Services • Arts & Culture • Hunger Relief and Food Security • Agriculture • Community Development • Basic Needs Support • General Operating Support
How do I apply for a grant from Clementine Fund?
**Grant Profile:** • Typical grant range: $75–$100,000 • Median grant amount: $10,414 • Total giving (2023): $1,504,737 • Number of grants awarded (recent): 96 grants • Giving rate: 4.2% of assets **Grant Programs:** • General Operating Support (28 recipients, $10,414 average) • General Operating Support - Food and Farming (5 recipients, $15,000 average, last awarded 2023) • General Operating Support - Arts (5 recipients, $12,800 average, last awarded 2023) • General Operating Support - Basic N…
Where does Clementine Fund make grants?
Primary grantmaking focuses on: • New York • Hawaii • Washington
What size grants does Clementine Fund award?
In 2024, Clementine Fund awarded 36 grants totaling $815K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Clementine Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Clementine Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clementine Fund's EIN?
Clementine Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1950165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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